Phil Hayton
I’ve been messing around with PCs, video game consoles, and tech since before I could speak. Don’t get me wrong, I kickstarted my relationship with technology by jamming a Hot Wheels double-decker bus into my parent’s VCR, but we all have to start somewhere. I even somehow managed to become a walking, talking buyer’s guide at my teenage supermarket job, which helped me accept my career fate. So, rather than try to realise my musician dreams, or see out my University degree, I started running my own retro pop culture site and writing about video games and tech for the likes of TechRadar, The Daily Star, and the BBC before eventually ending up with a job covering graphics card shenanigans at PCGamesN. Now, I’m your friendly neighbourhood Hardware Editor at GamesRadar, and it’s my job to make sure you can kick butt in all your favourite games using the best gaming hardware, whether you’re a sucker for ꧋handhelds like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch or a hardcore gaming PC enthusiast.
Latest articles by Phil Hayton
You can play Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 with a mouse and keyboard, and it makes the console feel like a handheld PC
News The Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a mouse and keyboard, and we've already used both to play Cyberpunk 2077👍.
One of my favorite Switch 2 features is super boring, but it makes traveling with the handheld a dream
News The Nintendo Switch 2 has plenty of new design features, but as someone who travels around with handhelds, I'm thrilled at the size of its UಞSB-C Power Adapter.
Your Switch 2 will happily use a webcam without USB-C, and I feel like Nintendo should be telling you that
News No, y🧸ou don't need a USB-C Camera for Switch 2, as despite Nintendo's guidance, the handheld is compatible with USB-A webcams using the docking station.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs Switch Pro Controller
Features Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs the Switch Pro controller isn't a straight fight, but the newbie does pack more of a punch if you've got deep pock🍒ets.
Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat explained: how does the new voice chat work?
Features Everything you need to know about Switch 2 GameChat, including how the social app works, camera features, and 🐼how to talk to your player pals.
Switch 2 vs Xbox Series S: How does Nintendo's handheld compare?
Features Pitting the Switch 2 vs Xbox Series S in a fight isn't straightforward, but it will hel🥀p you decide whether to gra🅺b the new handheld or Microsoft's console.
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: how do both gaming handhelds compare?
Nintendo Switch 2 Here'🃏s how the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to Valve's Steam Deck, including a closer look at specs, feature💮s, and games for both gaming handhelds.
Should you upgrade your TV for the Switch 2?
Features You don't need to upgradꦯe your TV for Switch 2, but doing so could let Nintendo's next-gen handheld console reach its true potential.
Nintendo Switch 2 HDR explained: "How High Dynamic Range enhances the handheld's visuals"
Features Here's a breakdown of Switch 2 HDR anꦜd things to consider when using the feature in handheld and docked mode, including TV and monitor specs pointers.
Everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 We're rounding up everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2, with all the🦋 latest updates and details surrounding Ninty's latest cඣonsole
LG OLED TV I'd pair with the Switch 2 just got Memorial Day'd
Deals The LG OLED B4 is $150 off at Best Buy for Memorial Day, and it could make for 🐈a fan👍tastic gaming TV upgrade ahead of the Switch 2 launch.
Some of the top Samsung OLED monitors around are down for Memorial Day, including my favorite 1440p gaming screen
Deals Amazon has knocked up to 41% off Samsung gaming monitors for Memorial Day, including t🙈he 240Hz version of my current favorite 1440p OLED display.
One of the sharpest 4K QD-OLED monitors I've tested is cheaper for Memorial Day
The Alienware AW2725Q is one of the sharpest QD-O💫LED 4K monitors around, and Memorial Day has knocked a nifty $100 off its usual price tag.
The best CPU for gaming 2025: Processing power unleashed
Buying Guide Here are the best CPUs for gaming we can recommend - you'll♐ be ౠglad to know they're more affordable than you'd think.
The best Steam Deck accessories 2025: handy handheld add-ons
Buyers Guide Here are the best Steam Deck 𒅌accessories available for Valve's handheld PC, including our top case,♑ docking station, keyboard, mouse, and SSD picks.
The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options for Valve's handheld and compatible alternatives, including hubs that are great for 𒆙at home and travel.
A new MSI Claw has arrived, and I'm hyped about the handheld's AMD chip
News MSI has announced a new Claw handheld thaꦺt uses a Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip that will help g☂ive players the "freedom to choose between AMD and Intel."
I spent my first few hours with the RTX 5060 playing Doom: The Dark Ages, and it feels pretty slick for under $300
Features I'vℱe beeဣn using the RTX 5060 to play DOOM: The Dark Ages with DLSS 4 enabled, and the GPU looks to be respectably speedy for under $300.
I've put together a walking desk setup that's helping me hit my daily steps while playing Oblivion Remastered
Features I've put together a walking gaming desk setup that's helping me geဣt my steps in and make time for Oblivion Remastered, Expedition 33, and DOOM: The Dark Ages.
The best gaming handheld 2025: my top portable PC and console recommendations
Hardware Here are the best gaming handheld op🍌tions in 2024, including the Nintendo Switch, portable PCs like the Steam Deck, and other systeꦰms we've put to the test.
The Lenovo Legion Go S just dropped to a new low price, and I'd actually grab it over the SteamOS version
Deal The Windows 11 Lenovo Legio🌄n Go S is now under $600 at Best Buy, and its beefier specs make it worth grabbi🍰ng over the SteamOS version.
MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: "a high-spec handheld second wind"
Review The MSI Claw 8 AI+ makes 🌠a strong case for Intel hand✱helds with punchy performance and a larger 8-inch display, and it's a huge improvement over the original.
I played Doom the Dark Ages at over 500fps, proving Nvidia DLSS 4 was made for high-refresh rate monitors
Features DOOM: The Dark Ages comes with Nvidia DLSS 4 frame boosting tricks🍨 built in, and I've been using the RTX 5080 to hit over 500fps using a 600Hz monitor.
